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Guy Mischel Awarded 2014 Outstanding Water Works Employee

Guy Mischel, Southwest Water Authority’s Water Treatment Plant Operator IV, has been recognized as the 2014 Outstanding Water Works Employee by the North Dakota Rural Water System Association at the annual EXPO on February 18, 2014 in Fargo, North Dakota. The award is given once a year to a water operator or rural water system manager with outstanding leadership abilities and extraordinary accomplishments in water operations beyond the normal requirements of the job.
Mischel was nominated by the Southwest Water Authority Manager/CEO Mary Massad and Water Treatment Manager Grace Rixen-Handford. Massad said, “Guy has worked in water treatment for over 24 years. His hard work, dedication, and positive attitude make him an excellent candidate to receive this award.” Rixen-Handford said, “Guy’s patience and knowledge of the plant makes him an excellent trainer for new operators in both maintenance and operations. He is a valuable asset to Southwest Water Authority with exceptional quality of work and dedication to the water industry.”